Way to go, Seagulls! You earned books by meeting your i-Ready Go Gold and Go Green goals—your hard work is paying off!
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎉 Success Day – 2nd Quarter Awards! 🎉
We are so proud to celebrate our students’ hard work, growth, and achievements this quarter. Your dedication truly shines—way to go, everyone!
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🌟 This month’s Character Trait: Confidence!
We are celebrating students who believe in themselves, try new things, and lead with courage!
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
💯 100 days of school = 100 days of smiles, learning, and lots of “aha!” moments!
We are so proud of how far our students have come since day one. Keep shining!
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
💯 100 days of school = 100 days of smiles, learning, and lots of “aha!” moments!
We are so proud of how far our students have come since day one. Keep shining!
3 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🗓️ Mark your calendars, McDES Families!
Our 2nd Quarter Success Day is happening Friday, January 16th! Come celebrate our students' achievements in the Multipurpose Room. 🏆
Schedule of Awards: 🥇 1st Grade: 8:00 🥇 PreK & Kinder: 8:30 🥇 2nd Grade: 9:00 🥇 4th Grade: 9:30 🥇 5th Grade: 10:00
🥇 3rd Grade: 10:30
We can't wait to see our students shine! 🌟
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
Welcome back, Seagulls! 🌊🐦
We’ve missed your smiling faces and can’t wait to see everyone back in the halls tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7th. We hope you had a restful break and are ready for an amazing second half of the school year!
Check those backpacks, set those alarms, and get ready to soar! See you in the morning, McDonald Elementary! 🎒✨
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
Happy New Year!
New year, new beginnings. We’re ready to make 2026 amazing!
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🌍🎄 Christmas Around the World Holiday Musical 🎶✨
A huge great job to Ms. Thames for an amazing Christmas Around the World holiday musical! Our students shined on stage, and the performance truly brought the joy, culture, and spirit of the season to life. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for creating such a memorable experience for our school community! 👏🌟
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🥫💙 Sharing Hope, Feeding Hearts!
The Lowcountry Food Bank will be at McDonald Elementary on
📅 Thursday, December 18th
⏰ 10:00 am –12:00 pm
All families are welcome.
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎅 Santa Shop This Week!
Students may purchase gifts priced from $1–$20. Santa Shop will be open Tuesday-Thursday!
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎄 Christmas Lunch Invitation 🎄
We are excited to welcome our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents to join us for a special Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 18th!
Come enjoy a festive meal with your student and help us celebrate the holiday season together. ❤️✨
Click the link below to RSVP.
Christmas Lunch for Grades 3-5
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎄🌍 Christmas Around the World Holiday Performance 🌍🎄
Join us on Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 PM for our Christmas Around the World holiday performance!
Selected 1st–5th grade students will be performing as they celebrate holiday traditions from around the world. We look forward to sharing this special evening with our families and community!
📍 McDonald Elementary
🕕 6:00 PM
We hope to see you there! 🎶✨
4 months ago, Ashley M Smith
✨ December Character of the Month: RESPECT! ✨Part Two
We’re wrapping up the year by celebrating one of the most powerful qualities our students can show—RESPECT! 🎉💛
This month, we’re highlighting students who treat others with kindness, listen with empathy, make positive choices, and show pride in their school community. We can’t WAIT to recognize those shining examples who make our school an even better place each day! 🌟
Let’s cheer on our students as they continue to show what respect looks like—in the classroom, hallway, playground, and beyond! 🙌💫
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
✨ December Character of the Month: RESPECT! ✨ Part 1
We’re wrapping up the year by celebrating one of the most powerful qualities our students can show—RESPECT! 🎉💛
This month, we’re highlighting students who treat others with kindness, listen with empathy, make positive choices, and show pride in their school community. We can’t WAIT to recognize those shining examples who make our school an even better place each day! 🌟
Let’s cheer on our students as they continue to show what respect looks like—in the classroom, hallway, playground, and beyond! 🙌💫
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
The Santa Shop scheduled for Dec. 11–12 is postponed due to limited volunteers. New dates: Dec. 15–18. We still need volunteers—please click below if you are available to volunteer. Thank you! 🎄
Santa Shop RSVP
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎉 NOVEMBER CHARACTERS OF THE MONTH! 🎉
A huge round of applause to our amazing students who stood out this month by showing kindness, leadership, integrity, and all-around awesome character. You’ve made November shine brighter with the way you treat others and lead by example!
We are SO proud of you! Keep it up! 🌟👏
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
📚🎄 Calling all MCE artists and book lovers!
Our Book Character Ornament Decorating Contest is here! Students are invited to create a small, lightweight ornament inspired by their favorite book character. Any materials—2D or 3D—are welcome!
🎁 Drop off at the MCE Library by Wednesday, Dec. 10
🏆 Judging: Friday, Dec. 12
🎒 Pick up ornaments: Friday, Dec. 19
A flyer was sent home on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd.
Cover the MCE Holiday Tree with creativity and book love! ✨
#MCEReads #MCEFamily #HolidayFun #BookCharacterOrnaments
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎉 PBIS Pajama Day! 🎉
Get cozy for a cause! Students are invited to wear their favorite pajamas on Friday, December 5th for our PBIS Fundraiser.
Participation is just $2, and all proceeds support our PBIS rewards and incentives.
Let’s have a fun, comfy day while supporting positive behavior at our school! 🧸✨
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
🎄 Christmas Lunch Invitation 🎄
We are excited to welcome our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade parents to join us for a special Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 18th!
Come enjoy a festive meal with your student and help us celebrate the holiday season together. ❤️✨
Click the link below to RSVP.
Christmas Lunch for Grades 3-5
5 months ago, Ashley M Smith
